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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,648.70, 366,973.05 and 223,981.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,648.70, 366,973.05 and 223,981.55 is: 335,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,648.70 : 366,973.05 = 223,981.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,648.70/366,973.05 = 223,981.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,648.70x = 366,973.05 × 223,981.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,648.70x = 82,195,192,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,195,192,547.23/244,648.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,972.33

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